This week on Queernundrum, we are dialing into the mystique of the one and only Miss Cleo—the 90s TV psychic icon with a Jamaican accent, dramatic flair, and an unforgettable catchphrase: “Call me now!”
But behind the turbans and tarot cards was Youree Dell Harris, a queer Black woman, actress, and survivor who crafted a character that became both beloved and controversial.
Was Miss Cleo an empowering queer trailblazer or an exploitative figure wrapped in spiritual drag? Or… was she both?
Join us as we unravel:
- Miss Cleo’s true identity and late-in-life coming out
- Her unexpected role in leading Pride parades and representing queer resilience
- The tension between performance and deception in the name of survival
- Her place in the glittering, messy lineage of queer icons, divas, and camp legends
This episode is part queer history, part cultural autopsy, and part love letter to complicated legacies. Grab your crystal ball, press play, and let’s explore the queernundrum that is Miss Cleo.
Was she the oracle we needed? Tune in and find out.
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